But revealing details for the first time about giving birth in June 2017 to twins Rumi and Sir, Beyonce said she had needed a month of bed rest and that her health had been at risk before undergoing an emergency C-section.

After giving birth, Beyonce -- who said she weighed 99 kilograms (218 pounds) -- felt that she "needed time to heal" from the effects of the surgery.

"During my recovery, I gave myself self-love and self-care, and I embraced being curvier. I accepted what my body wanted to be," she said.